Ruben Neves has played an integral role in Wolves’ resurgence this season after a poor 20/21 campaign under former boss Nuno Espirito Santo. The Midlands club finished 13th last time out but they're currently eighth in the Premier League table after an encouraging first season under Bruno Lage.
Neves has been instrumental in their rise and his stellar performances in midfield have seen him linked with a host of clubs including Arsenal. The north Londoners will need to strengthen their squad ahead of a return to European football next season and the middle of the park is one area it's believed that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta would like more options and depth.
Whilst Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey are Arteta’s preferred partnership, Neves possesses the quality to break that particular axis. The 25-year-old is a defensive midfielder by trade but is also adept at using his passing range and vision to start attacks for Lage’s side.
